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Sect loses battle to become a charity // Scientology 'is not a religion'

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Title: Sect loses battle to become a charity // Scientology 'is not a religion'
Date: Wednesday, 10 November 1999
Publisher: The Guardian (UK)
Author: James Meek
Main source: guardian.co.uk

Tags: Australia • Graeme Wilson • Heber C. Jentzsch • James Meek • The Guardian (UK) • UK Charity Commission • United Kingdom (UK) • Xenu (Operating Thetan level 3, OT 3, Wall of Fire)

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The controversial Church of Scientology had its application to be recognised as a religion turned down yesterday. After more than three years' deliberation, the Charity Commissioners rejected the organisation's claim saying that it did not qualify because it was not a religion and did not benefit the public. Critics of Scientology portray the organisation as a wacky cult that brainwashes individuals and exists to make money. But adherents say such hostility amounts to religious persecution and that Scientology puts them on ... [Read the rest at guardian.co.uk]